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gearmotor [′gir‚mōd·ər]
(mechanical engineering) A motor combined with a set of speed-reducing gears. Gearmotor an assembly composed of an electric motor and a reduction gear in a single unit. The most common types have planetary, planetary-lantern, and wave transmissions. For greater compactness, the driving gear of the reduction gear is mounted directly on the motor shaft. Gearmotors are used in universal drives for general use; they are manufactured serially by specialized enterprises. They can operate in a horizontal, vertical, or tilted position, depending on the lubrication system used. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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